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: Before the race begins, the crowd joins in singing "My Old Kentucky Home," a tradition dating back decades.

: Attendees typically wear "Sunday best" attire. For women, this means floral dresses and extravagant, often flamboyant, hats that became a staple in the 1960s. Men often wear pastel-colored suits, seersucker patterns, and bowties. nicolette shea kenfucky derby

: On race day, the Churchill Downs infield hosts approximately 80,000 people, effectively becoming the third-largest city in Kentucky for a single day. Entertainment and Spectacle : Before the race begins, the crowd joins